Preying Manta

Preying Mantas are a species of jellyfish-looking creatures commonly found in water levels. After first appearing in Yoshi's Island, they took a hiatus until the Super Mario Galaxy games. They are passive creatures who will only cause damage to Mario if collided with. Their name really makes no sense at all, as they neither resemble a praying mantis, a manta ray, nor do they prey on Mario and Co.

Appearance: These look like pinkish jellyfish, with two tiny black eyes, three pink tentacles, and a dome like head.